Seahawks' bandwagon getting crowded as Super Bowl odds and Power Rankings show respect

The 12s believe. And with each passing week - whether it's a close loss to the NFL's best team or an unimpressive win over its worst - the experts and oddsmakers are also coming around on the Seattle Seahawks.

Despite a lethargic six-point win over the Tennessee Titans in which they let their foot off the gas down the stretch, the Seahawks has risen to a Top 5 team in both the latest NFL Power Rankings and current Super Bowl odds. Thanks to the uncanny consistency and production of star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Seahawks are 8-3 and top team in the NFC Wild Card chase entering Sunday's home game in Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings.

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After winning in Nashville, Seattle rose from No. 6 to No. 5 in The Athletic's weekly Power Rankings. They now trail only the No. 1 Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots.

Writes The Athletic: "As long as Sam Darnold isn’t facing that Los Angeles defense, he has looked great. He threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns Sunday (both to Jaxon Smith-Njigba) as the Seahawks built a 30-10 lead and cruised to an easy win."

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The Seahawks' odds to win Super Bowl LX in February are now +1100, up from a whopping +6000 before Week 1. Their chances are tied for fourth overall, and third in the NFC behind only the Rams (+430) and Eagles (+680).

Don't look now 12s, but the bandwagon is starting to get crowded.

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